About The Medical Condition Bisphosphonates

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Bisphosphonates

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Bisphosphonates Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Bisphosphonates?

Organic compounds which contain P-C-P bonds, where P stands for phosphonates or phosphonic acids. These compounds affect calcium metabolism. They inhibit ectopic calcification and slow down bone resorption and bone turnover. Technetium complexes of diphosphonates have been used successfully as bone scanning agents.

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